EasyTicket Atsuta Horaiken Honten
📍 Japan Nagoya 아쓰타
Atsuta Horaiken Honten is one of Nagoya's signature eel restaurants, famous for hitsumabushi. The format itself, dividing one bowl and eating it several ways, becomes part of the travel experience.
It's close to Atsuta Jingu, so it pairs well with a meal before or after your shrine visit, but it's popular, so factor in wait time.
Visitor information
| Hours | See the official information. |
|---|---|
| Price range | See the official information. |
| Address | 503 Godo-cho, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya |
| Getting there | Walk from Atsuta-jingu Temmacho Station. |
Opening hours and prices may change. Please check the official channel before visiting when an item says to check the official notice.
Useful tips
- If you go at peak mealtimes, the wait can be long, so consider an early lunch or arriving before dinner service gets busy.
- The Honten and Jingu branches are close to each other, so check your intended branch carefully.
- When planning, you may find yourself choosing between pairing it with Atsuta Jingu or heading to a branch around Sakae. Since the branch addresses differ on the official page, it's best to save your destination on the map first.
- Hitsumabushi has a sequence for eating it, so if you plan to share with travel companions, order enough that each person can serve portions into a small bowl without disrupting the flow of changing flavors.
Frequently asked questions
How do you eat hitsumabushi?
People usually enjoy it in stages: first as is, then with condiments, and finally with tea or broth poured over it. Follow the restaurant's instructions for the details.
Are the Honten and other branches listed on the same page?
The official English page lists information for several branches together, including the Honten, Jingu branch, and Matsuzakaya branch. Cross-check the address and branch name to make sure you're going to the Honten.
